RE: PESO -- Watchdog.

2007-06-04 Thread Bob W
In the bookshops at the moment there's an entire book full of pictures of dogs waiting: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dog-Waiting-Lisa-Vandy/dp/0752226304/ref=pd_bb s_sr_1/026-7918605-8223612?ie=UTF8s=booksqid=1180940716sr=8-1 http://tinyurl.com/32a7zq -- Bob -Original Message- From:

Re: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread AlunFoto
I like this one, Paul. Makes me dizzy, though. Not my kind of thing either. Jostein 2007/6/4, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-).

Re: Camera silencer?

2007-06-04 Thread David Savage
On 6/4/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or if you can stand it, one from Nikon http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1grp=56productNr=4484 And if you've seen the DVD of the Aeon Flux motion, picture you can see the one used by the still photographer. It looks pretty much like like

Re: Another GFM weekend done

2007-06-04 Thread David Savage
I'll add a big thanks to everyone who made me feel so very welcome. I had a great time and hope to attend again sometime soon. Special thanks to Cory Scott for the use of the camping gear, it was very much appreciated guy's. I was one of the 10 who started Mark's trek but not surprisingly turned

Re: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread Paul Stenquist
No, that's the way it was shot. They were upside down on an amusement park ride. Paul On Jun 3, 2007, at 11:02 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Flip Vertically clicked in PS? Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is

Re: PAW 2007 - 25 - GDG

2007-06-04 Thread AlunFoto
Tough, contrasty light, Godfrey. I think you've done a terrific job controlling contrast around the face and neck on the person in the foreground. The veil looks a bit odd, though. The grass looks much lighter behind the veil than elsewhere (below the hand). The way you've toned down the shoulder

Re: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Christian. Yeah, nasty feet. No choice on the high key sky. With the extreme backlight it was either white sky or silhouettes. Paul On Jun 3, 2007, at 11:00 PM, Christian wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do

Re: PESO 2007 - 25a - GDG

2007-06-04 Thread Paul Stenquist
I find this quite interesting. The other one doesn't do much for me. Paul On Jun 4, 2007, at 1:20 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: One more before I drop exhausted into bed ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25a.htm Comments, critique, flames always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey

Re: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Jostein. It made me dizzy trying to shoot it. K10D continuous autofocus is quite good with the DA 16-45/4. Paul On Jun 4, 2007, at 4:10 AM, AlunFoto wrote: I like this one, Paul. Makes me dizzy, though. Not my kind of thing either. Jostein 2007/6/4, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL

Re: PESO 2007 - 25a - GDG

2007-06-04 Thread AlunFoto
This shot made me smile. After looking at it for a while, I wish I could see the text (well at least the headline...) on the newspaper more clearly, since it's so prominent in the lower part of the frame. Jostein 2007/6/4, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: One more before I drop exhausted

Re: Another GFM weekend done W/PESO!

2007-06-04 Thread cbwaters
I got home around ten last night and was WAY to wiped to even unpack the camper. Something about a 20 hour sleep deficit and a long drive (By myself)... I had a great time. It was truly great to meet the newbs and renew the old friendships. I'll type a full report later, I have to go to work

RE: PESO - learning to weld

2007-06-04 Thread Manuel Magalhães
Very nice photo, and a tricky one too. Regards, Manuel -Mensagem original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Em nome de Peter McIntosh Enviada: sábado, 2 de Junho de 2007 9:21 Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Assunto: PESO - learning to weld My son has just walked out of a

Re: PESO - learning to weld

2007-06-04 Thread AlunFoto
What Manuel said. Very difficult light to work with. Bet of luck to your son, Peter. Jostein 2007/6/4, Manuel Magalhães [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Very nice photo, and a tricky one too. Regards, Manuel -Mensagem original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Em nome de Peter

Re: Another way to get a camera into an Altoids tin.

2007-06-04 Thread Collin R Brendemuehl
Some of us appreciate the versatility of sheet film cameras. lol At 12:21 AM 6/4/2007, you wrote: Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2007 20:36:55 -0400 From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Another way to get a camera into an Altoids tin. To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Message-ID: [EMAIL

Re: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread Jack Davis
Continuous AF C mode? I did some crop duster continuous C mode shooting a few days ago and was not unhappy with the K10's performance. A lot, but not all, was at infinity, so that made it easier. ;) PS: I saved none of it. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, that's the way it

Back from GFM

2007-06-04 Thread Doug Brewer
Got back about 8:00 last night and all I really wanted was a shower. It was wonderful seeing everyone. I can't tell you all how much I enjoy these weekends, even if they wear me out. They are truly the best weekends of the year, every year. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread pnstenquist
-- Original message -- From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Continuous AF C mode? Yes. I've found it yields good results in many situations. It's excellent when people are moving about as on a dance floor or walking down the street. It's even accurate enough for

My return to GFM

2007-06-04 Thread Bill Owens
After missing last year while laying in a hospital bed at Duke University, it was fantastic to renew friendships and make new ones this year. Mark Cassino's presentation blew me away and the dishonorable mentions were better than winner's in previous years. My thanks to everyone who helped me

Re: PAW 2007 - 25 - GDG

2007-06-04 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/3/2007 10:04:44 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On this sunny but beautiful day, I went to the Santa Cruz Pride Festival ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25.htm Comments, critique, flames all happily appreciated. enjoy Godfrey

Re: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/3/2007 7:33:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet first:-). http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6048547size=lg

Re: PESO 2007 - 25a - GDG

2007-06-04 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/3/2007 10:29:16 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One more before I drop exhausted into bed ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/25a.htm Comments, critique, flames always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey === Love the T-shirt (Santa

Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread William Robb
Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this lens. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: My return to GFM

2007-06-04 Thread frank theriault
On 6/4/07, Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After missing last year while laying in a hospital bed at Duke University, it was fantastic to renew friendships and make new ones this year. Mark Cassino's presentation blew me away and the dishonorable mentions were better than winner's in

Re: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks for looking -- dirty feet and all:-). Paul -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/3/2007 7:33:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/4/2007 7:42:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this lens. William Robb == Oh, that's

Re: Another GFM weekend done

2007-06-04 Thread John Sessoms
Did y'all get rain up there? Rained down here in Raleigh Durham NC Saturday night and Sunday. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO -- Watchdog.

2007-06-04 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/3/2007 10:36:26 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While walking along the shoreline, I spied this little dog, tied up sitting a rocking chair crying. Looking more than a bit pathetic. I quickly shot off a half a dozen frames. Unfortunately the

Re: My return to GFM

2007-06-04 Thread David Savage
On 6/4/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My thanks to everyone who helped me get around while on the mountain. Hopefully we'll meet again next year. Sorry I couldn't be there to see you this year, Bill. Next year, for sure! You were there in spirit Frank:

Re: Another GFM weekend done W/PESO!

2007-06-04 Thread David Savage
Har! Maybe Mark Doug need to take an advanced computer course for playing CD's? Cheers, Dave :-) On 6/4/07, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And for Dave Savage, I just dragged it off the disc you burned. It's a conspiracy, I tell you! CW

Re: PESO - learning to weld

2007-06-04 Thread David Savage
I like it. Though he should be wearing gauntlets and long sleeves for protection. I've had some rather nasty sun burn from lots of welding without gloves and having the top button of my shirt open. Cheers, Dave On 6/2/07, Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My son has just walked out of a

K-10D and wireless flash

2007-06-04 Thread John Sessoms
Do I understand correctly that the internal flash on the K-10D will *not* act as the controller for an AF540FGZ in wireless mode; that I have to have two FGZ flashes to use this function? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K-10D and wireless flash

2007-06-04 Thread pnstenquist
No. With the later versions of the firmware, the built-in flash can serve as a controller. I've used by AF540 GZ wireless on a tall stroboframe. Works well. Paul -- Original message -- From: John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do I understand correctly that the

Re: K-10D and wireless flash

2007-06-04 Thread Adam Maas
John Sessoms wrote: Do I understand correctly that the internal flash on the K-10D will *not* act as the controller for an AF540FGZ in wireless mode; that I have to have two FGZ flashes to use this function? No, the RTF flash can control an AF540FGZ as long as you are using firmware

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Peso: Dried Mud In a message dated 6/4/2007 7:42:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread pnstenquist
Nice one. Very dramatic. I might drop off a wee bit on the right side to get rid of that dark blob that intersects with the edge of frame. Paul -- Original message -- From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pretty self explanatory.

Re: Another GFM weekend done

2007-06-04 Thread David Savage
Yes. Saturday evening after everyone turned in it got a bit wet. Cheers, Dave On 6/4/07, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did y'all get rain up there? Rained down here in Raleigh Durham NC Saturday night and Sunday. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K-10D, AF-540FGZ and ??? Tokina lens

2007-06-04 Thread John Sessoms
From: Thibouille No TTL is normal or course but no A mode is annoying IMO. And it is designed that way (not defective on that point). It does have the A mode, but no TTL, and the Operating Manual says it should have TTL with the Z/PZ series cameras. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

GFM - The People of the PDML

2007-06-04 Thread David Savage
G'day All, Just a few shots of some of those in attendance. http://picasaweb.google.com.au/OzSavage/GFMPeople?authkey=0bepyC4Jwu0 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, who is who. And yes, I do know the names. I just can't be bothered adding captions to all of the shots. So you're on

RE: Red Canyon Pano, as requested by Jack Davis

2007-06-04 Thread John Sessoms
From: William Robb There you go, Jack. And you even get your name in a thread title. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/dryrocks1pano.html William Robb That's really quite nice, but I can't seem to find the climber in it. ;-D -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)

2007-06-04 Thread John Sessoms
From: Doug Franklin John Whittingham wrote: If it need not necessarily be a genuine Pentax lens I would recommend the Sigma 400 f/5.6 APO, pretty sharp wide open, great build quality, CA should be non existant as it's an APO lens. There's a test on the Canon fitting version

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread Jack Davis
Terrific idea and appears to have been caught as well as the sun angle would allow. Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this

PESO - Ferocious Beast

2007-06-04 Thread frank theriault
We're thinking of adopting this little fellow, who was found abandonned by his mom: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=6teX4iF4WV Despite his looks, he's really quite gentle and kitten-like: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=M5SFdgXzrC Looks like (if we do adopt him) we'll pick

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jun 4, 2007, at 6:54 AM, William Robb wrote: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this lens. I like the concept but the light lets it down. The scrub needs more

Re: PESO - Ferocious Beast

2007-06-04 Thread Jack Davis
Would be hard to resist! Jack --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're thinking of adopting this little fellow, who was found abandonned by his mom: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=6teX4iF4WV Despite his looks, he's really quite gentle and kitten-like:

RE: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)

2007-06-04 Thread Kamiel Wanrooij
Hi, Regarding the 500/4.5 from Pentax. I have the lens (there is one for sale in the Netherlands for around € 500) and must say I am not that satisfied regarding sharpness and CA. Might be my focusing skills, but I never managed to get a 'crisp' image out of the lens. Also, in almost every

Re: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
This photo is fun, and has some potential for advertising use Although you'll likely need to clean their feet. ;-) G On Jun 3, 2007, at 7:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I don't do these kind of things. Upside down is not good. But if one is going to do this, one should wash one's feet

GFM - photos from McRae's Peak

2007-06-04 Thread Scott Loveless
Five from Mark's death march up the vertical side of Grandfather Mountain. g (Just kidding. I had a wonderful time.) http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GFMNPW2007 More later! You've been warned. -- Scott Loveless www.twosixteen.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

GESO: School is over

2007-06-04 Thread Jens Bladt
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157600309114295/ Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/830 - Release Date: 06/03/2007 12:47 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Ferocious Beast

2007-06-04 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Ach, more kitten pix to come I see. ];-) He looks much like my friend's latest collected stray, Graysee. Cat's are ok people. Godfrey On Jun 4, 2007, at 8:53 AM, frank theriault wrote: We're thinking of adopting this little fellow, who was found abandoned by his mom:

Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)

2007-06-04 Thread John Whittingham
On Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:53:08 -0400, John Sessoms wrote From: Doug Franklin John Whittingham wrote: If it need not necessarily be a genuine Pentax lens I would recommend the Sigma 400 f/5.6 APO, pretty sharp wide open, great build quality, CA should be non existant as

Re: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread pnstenquist
Not to mention locating all of them and getting them to sign releases. Cleaning their feet is the easy part :-). -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] This photo is fun, and has some potential for advertising use Although you'll

Re: PESO - Ferocious Beast

2007-06-04 Thread frank theriault
On 6/4/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ach, more kitten pix to come I see. ];-) He looks much like my friend's latest collected stray, Graysee. Cat's are ok people. Well, sadly (but not for this list!) since I posted it looks like we may not be able to adopt him. Lots of

Re: �� 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)

2007-06-04 Thread pnstenquist
BH is taking orders for the Pentax A 400/5.6. Probably just existing stock. I doubt if Pentax is turning out more copies, but you can still get a new one. Of course you can get a used one for less than half the price of new. Paul -- Original message -- From: John

Re: My return to GFM

2007-06-04 Thread frank theriault
On 6/4/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/4/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My thanks to everyone who helped me get around while on the mountain. Hopefully we'll meet again next year. Sorry I couldn't be there to see you this year, Bill. Next year, for sure!

Re: Peso: Hummingbird trapped

2007-06-04 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jun 3, 2007, at 2:17 PM, John Celio wrote: http://www.neovenator.com/special/hummingbird.jpg A few weeks back, this hummingbird got it's dumb self stuck flying around the skylight at work, unable to figure out that if it only went *down*, it could fly out the giant shop door. Poor

Pentax Photo Gallery Response

2007-06-04 Thread Jack Davis
I asked the obvious question of Pentax and received the following response: Jack, I can assure you that the delay in images accepted or on hold as nothing to do with Pentax and Hoya activities in Japan. It is business as usual for us here in the US and we do not anticipate any changes. The

Frank at GFM

2007-06-04 Thread Doug Brewer
http://www.alphoto.com/images/frank.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: This used to be my playground

2007-06-04 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jun 2, 2007, at 12:43 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/06/02/this-used-to-be-my- playground/ K10D, DA21, etc... My childhood playground. There is a bit of a story at the bottom of the photo if you're interested. Sounds like a bittersweet moment of fond

Re: Frank at GFM

2007-06-04 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/4/2007 10:47:52 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.alphoto.com/images/frank.jpg == LOL. Hey, he's cuter than frank. Marnie aka Doe ;-) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML

RE: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak

2007-06-04 Thread John Sessoms
From: Scott Loveless Five from Mark's death march up the vertical side of Grandfather Mountain. g (Just kidding. I had a wonderful time.) http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GFMNPW2007 More later! You've been warned. Google Error 404 NOT_FOUND Unable to

GFM camera clinic in august

2007-06-04 Thread Scott Loveless
Hey, gang! Registration for the Camera Clinic opened on Friday. I was able to register Christie and myself this morning, so it looks like they haven't filled it yet. We were told yesterday that over 100 of the 165 seats were spoken for, so if you think you want to go now would be a good

Re: Frank at GFM

2007-06-04 Thread frank theriault
On 6/4/07, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alphoto.com/images/frank.jpg My LX isn't that clean... -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response

2007-06-04 Thread Tom C
And you received the obvious answer. Don't worry, everything's going fine, no anticipated changes here, though apparently attention has been diverted. That may well be the case. I would guess the gallery was never anyone's fulll time job. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:

Re: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak

2007-06-04 Thread Scott Loveless
John Sessoms wrote: From: Scott Loveless Five from Mark's death march up the vertical side of Grandfather Mountain. g (Just kidding. I had a wonderful time.) http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GFMNPW2007 More later! You've been warned. Google Error 404

RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response

2007-06-04 Thread Jack Davis
Their response is not in any way a reassurance. Is provided only for its human interest value. Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And you received the obvious answer. Don't worry, everything's going fine, no anticipated changes here, though apparently attention has been diverted.

Re: Frank at GFM

2007-06-04 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
He's smaller than I've seen him in other photos. G On Jun 4, 2007, at 10:43 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: http://www.alphoto.com/images/frank.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: Peso: Hummingbird trapped

2007-06-04 Thread Tom C
We rescue several a day that get trapped in our back snow porch. There's enough big openings to fly a baby pterodactyl through, but the hummingbirds seem to generally be looking straight ahead, and then fly in a left-to-right/right-to-left motion in front of the glass, in apparent panic,

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Subject: Re: Peso: Dried Mud Nice one. Very dramatic. I might drop off a wee bit on the right side to get rid of that dark blob that intersects with the edge of frame. Thanks Paul. I didn't work that image very much, it's pretty much a straight resize

Re: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak

2007-06-04 Thread frank theriault
On 6/4/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. Remembering Doug's request to use Grandfather Mountain on the page somewhere, I changed the name of the gallery. Apparently, that also changed the URL. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GrandfatherMountainNPW2007 Nice to see

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: Peso: Dried Mud On Jun 4, 2007, at 6:54 AM, William Robb wrote: Pretty self explanatory. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/drymud.html Shot with the 12-24 lens at 12mm. Corner sharpness is a bit off with this

Re: Red Canyon Pano, as requested by Jack Davis

2007-06-04 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Sessoms Subject: RE: Red Canyon Pano, as requested by Jack Davis http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/dryrocks1apano.html That's really quite nice, but I can't seem to find the climber in it. ;-D Thanks John. You didn't look close

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Peso: Dried Mud Terrific idea and appears to have been caught as well as the sun angle would allow. I might have a do at photoshopping a different angle of light into it.. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Response

2007-06-04 Thread AlunFoto
I agree, Jack. Here's a quote from the FAQ: Q: How will I know if my photos have been accepted for display? How long will it take to find out? A: After you have submitted your photos, please re-visit your account over the next 7 days to be alerted of photo submission status. So they actually

Re: Harassing Phone Calls

2007-06-04 Thread Cotty
On 31/5/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Someone called me from Jefferson City, North Carolina last night. Someone with a strange English accent, with a loud Canadian in the background, swilling beer. They left a message on my cell. Something about a Grandfather, his mountain

Re: K-10D, AF-540FGZ and ??? Tokina lens

2007-06-04 Thread Thibouille
It does have A mode ut it won't allow you to use it in P mode which is very stupid. yes it should allow TTL with Z/PZ/SF bodies. 2007/6/4, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From: Thibouille No TTL is normal or course but no A mode is annoying IMO. And it is designed that way (not

Re: Last old PUG up

2007-06-04 Thread Cotty
On 31/5/07, AvK, discombobulated, unleashed: All the best Adelheid retired PUGmaster for about 6 years i guess (can't remember how long) Well done Addy, you (and Jostein) have done a fabulous job so thanks from me :-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/4/2007 12:06:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I might have a do at photoshopping a different angle of light into it.. William Robb = I think you lightened it up too much, from first version to second, personally. HTH. Marnie aka Doe

RE: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread Bob W
I like that. It's almost like a studio shot with a blown-out backdrop. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 04 June 2007 03:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Upsydoozy I don't do these kind

RE: Reculbio Rutupiis per rotas duas

2007-06-04 Thread Bob W
Thankyou. I must say, it was the only scene of the day that I really felt excited about shooting, but even so I had to crop quite dramatically because the lens wasn't long enough. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey

two for lunch

2007-06-04 Thread Bill Owens
The only good shot I got, and it's a bit soft. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6051473 Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response

2007-06-04 Thread Carlson, John___PAIC_SO
I typical art gallery can sometimes take months to consider a piece for inclusion. With that in mind, the Photo Gallery selection process is relatively fast. And, as we have said many times in various discussion groups and forums, the Photo Gallery is a work in progress, is still under

RE: Another GFM weekend done W/PESO!

2007-06-04 Thread Bob W
Interesting caption. Ten of us set out for the Attic Window peak that morning but only four of us made it all the way. Is this one of those Touching The Void stories? Did the others have to drag themselves back through the latrines? -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak

2007-06-04 Thread Scott Loveless
frank theriault wrote: On 6/4/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. Remembering Doug's request to use Grandfather Mountain on the page somewhere, I changed the name of the gallery. Apparently, that also changed the URL.

Re: Peso: Dried Mud

2007-06-04 Thread Jack Davis
Might try the Oblique Solar slider. Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Peso: Dried Mud Terrific idea and appears to have been caught as well as the sun angle would allow. I might have a do at photoshopping

Re: PESO - Ferocious Beast

2007-06-04 Thread P. J. Alling
Very cute kitten. Good luck. frank theriault wrote: We're thinking of adopting this little fellow, who was found abandonned by his mom: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=6teX4iF4WV Despite his looks, he's really quite gentle and kitten-like:

Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Response

2007-06-04 Thread AlunFoto
Thanks for responding here, John. Much appreciated. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no http://alunfoto.blogspot.com 2007/6/4, Carlson, John___PAIC_SO [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I typical art gallery can sometimes take months to consider a piece for inclusion. With that in mind, the Photo Gallery

Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)

2007-06-04 Thread F Mckenty
Thanks for cluing me in on that! I've been dreaming about that lens for a long time but I guess I wasn't very well informed about it's actual capabilities. Regards, Francis Kamiel Wanrooij wrote: Hi, Regarding the 500/4.5 from Pentax. I have the lens (there is one for sale in the

Re: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak

2007-06-04 Thread P. J. Alling
Google seems to think they're not all there, mayhaps they've expired. Scott Loveless wrote: Five from Mark's death march up the vertical side of Grandfather Mountain. g (Just kidding. I had a wonderful time.) http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/GFMNPW2007 More later! You've been

RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response

2007-06-04 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, John. Actually, you may have even noticed yourself that there has been a bit of speculation about why it now seems to be taking longer for images to be reviewed. In fact, there are some who feel it has ceased altogether. That is really what prompted my contact. I honestly didn't think the

Re: Another GFM weekend done W/PESO!

2007-06-04 Thread Cotty
On 4/6/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Interesting caption. Ten of us set out for the Attic Window peak that morning but only four of us made it all the way. Is this one of those Touching The Void stories? Did the others have to drag themselves back through the latrines? Scott Loveless,

Re: two for lunch

2007-06-04 Thread Jim Apilado
Cute photo. Took me a second to spot the ground squirrel. Jim A. On Jun 4, 2007, at 12:40 PM, Bill Owens wrote: The only good shot I got, and it's a bit soft. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6051473 Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response

2007-06-04 Thread Tom C
That's EXACTLY what he would say if there REALLY WAS a conspiracy. :-) Tom C. We do check in on the forums from time to time, and to be honest, some of the speculation, rumors and conspiracy theories give a pretty good chuckle. Thanks, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: ¿¿ 400mm f5.6 ?? (Bird lens)

2007-06-04 Thread Tim Øsleby
I'm a K-500/4,5 user. It is a beast, and I wish it was sharper, but the CA is tameable. You just need to have a few things in mind. First, fokus is crittical, very crittical. It also helps to step down. Usually I shoot around f:8, but if I'm able to make a clean shot it makes decant results at

RE: PESO: Upsydoozy

2007-06-04 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Bob. -- Original message -- From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like that. It's almost like a studio shot with a blown-out backdrop. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist

Re: two for lunch

2007-06-04 Thread pnstenquist
Ditto. But once you do, it's a real hoot. Good shot. Well seen. Paul -- Original message -- From: Jim Apilado [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cute photo. Took me a second to spot the ground squirrel. Jim A. On Jun 4, 2007, at 12:40 PM, Bill Owens wrote: The only

Re: NEWS !! Pentax AP ...

2007-06-04 Thread Cotty
On 1/6/07, Michel Carrère-Gée, discombobulated, unleashed: New DSLR: AP 50th Anniv http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2007/06/01/6368.html They should put that into production - best looking Pentax in years. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: two for lunch

2007-06-04 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Neat photo. A little bit of clean up and it would look great. G On Jun 4, 2007, at 12:40 PM, Bill Owens wrote: The only good shot I got, and it's a bit soft. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6051473 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Pentax Photo Gallery Response

2007-06-04 Thread Carlson, John___PAIC_SO
To maybe clear the air, one of the judges was in Hawaii for a photo shoot for some upcoming advertising the week before last (difficult job, but someone had to do it), and the other was at a Pentax sponsored college championship sailing event last week (also a difficult job, but we all make

Re: GFM - photos from McRae's Peak

2007-06-04 Thread Cotty
On 4/6/07, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: Thanks, Frank. No, I didn't make it to the attic window. Cotty and Brian were bringing up the rear and I was able to catch up to them after starting about 5 minutes behind the rest of the group. Those two are definitely my kinda hikers

RE: two for lunch

2007-06-04 Thread Bill Owens
Thanks, Jim Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Apilado Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 4:36 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: two for lunch Cute photo. Took me a second to spot the ground squirrel. Jim A. On Jun 4,

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